cope (n.)

  1. brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall

    [ Syn: header , coping ]

  2. a long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions

    cope (v.)

  1. come to terms with; We got by on just a gallon of gas; They made do on half a loaf of bread every day

    [ Syn: get by , make out , make do , contend , grapple , deal , manage ]

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